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Instructional A.V Media and Educational Technology Dr. Antar S. Abdellah. Modern Technologies. Benefits of Technology in education. Instructional effectiveness .. ( achievement, performance ) Active learning ( simulations, interactivity ) Critical thinking ( problem solving )
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Instructional A.V Media and Educational TechnologyDr. Antar S. Abdellah
Benefits of Technology in education • Instructional effectiveness .. (achievement, performance) • Active learning (simulations, interactivity) • Critical thinking (problem solving) • Individualization (S-centered, differences) • Motivation (exciting learning) • Flexibility of students with special needs (learning-disabled, low-achievers, slow learners, visual, physical impairment..)
Benefits of Technology in education • Cooperative learning (group work, collaboration) • Communication skills (presentation, demonstration) • Multisensory delivery (Audio/Visual/Kinesthetic) • Multicultural education (no walls-schools, international)
Implementation technology in the classroom (blended learning) • Determine instructional objectives, and select technology that support them. • Seek support from administrators • Form partnerships with learning resources (universities, businessmen, parents) • Keep updated with technology • Visit other schools, meet other teachers • Provide in-service training sessions
Implementation technology in the classroom (blended learning) • Get familiar with new software, hardware, firmware, courseware, and humanware. • Provide follow-up support • Involve the students • Investigate shareware resources • Subscribe to specialized periodicals (Forum, TESL-J) • Balance high tech with low tech • Be flexible and ready for change.